Why the secret? Scandal star Darby Stanchfield 'has been married for a while'... but to whom remains a mystery

Her character's love life may have taken a back seat of late on Scandal, but in real life Darby Stanchfield has certainly made it a priority.

The 44-year-old is reportedly married, and has been for 'quite a while,' according to Us Weekly.

However, much like all of the drama with the President, Scandal's White House press secretary has kept the identity of her leading man or woman under wraps.

Mum's the word! Darby Stanchfield stepped out on Saturday night in Beverly Hills, California, after news broke that she is not only married but has been for 'quite a while'

That seems to have always been the policy for the Alaska native, who has kept her off-screen life private over the years.

She did, however, gush a bit about her personal life back in 2013 when she was speaking with Shape magazine.

When asked if she had any advice for how other women can stay happy and healthy, the star dished on being grateful.

Secret spouse: The 44-year-old (pictured last month) has not named the lucky man or woman

'I think for me, at the beginning of the day and at the end of the day, taking a moment to be really grateful for all the good in my life,' she said.

'And it can be really small things, like something growing in my garden or how nice a neighbor was. When I’m grateful for all the blessings, it puts away all the stress about things not in my control.'

Darby continued: 'Things like long hours, aging, pollution, scandals… it helps me create perspective by just focusing on being grateful. Take that moment twice a day with yourself.'

The red-haired beauty is most known for her role as Abby Whelan on Scandal, but has also starred on Castle, Jericho, Mad Men, and NCIS.

And she has four films currently in development, including upcoming comedy Loserville, which also stars Jamie-Lynn Sigler and fellow Shondaland star (How to Get Away with Murder) Matt McGorry.

Meanwhile, Darby currently stars alongside Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn, and Joshua Malina on Scandal, for which new episodes air Thursdays on ABC at 9pm.

Keeping busy: Though known for her role as Abby Whelan on Scandal, Darby has also starred on Castle (pictured), Mad Men, and NCIS, and is currently working on four upcoming movies, including comedy Loserville alongside Matt McGorry

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Scandal's Darby Stanchfield 'has been married' but to whom remains a mystery